Pet Grooming Stylist - Create Happy, Beautiful Pets

Petco; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental, vision and more

401k and more

Paid Time Off

Petco Discounts

All supplies & equipment provided

State of the art equipment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Petco grooming career offers professional grooming for pets in a welcoming, pet-first environment. As a Pet Stylist, you perform bathing, drying, haircuts, and nail trimming with focus on safety and customer service. The role emphasizes expert grooming, breed knowledge, and client communication in a busy salon.

You will train under experienced staff, work with busy schedules including weekends, and contribute to growth with grooming standards and home-care advice.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of the Pet Stylist Apprentice program with Petco, or previous experience as a professional groomer and/or completion of a technical grooming training program
• High-school diploma or GED preferred
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow grooming standards

Responsibilities

• Perform professional grooming services including bathing, drying, brushing, haircuts and styling, nail trimming, ear cleaning, and gland cleaning
• Operate and maintain grooming instruments such as clippers, blades, shears, brushes and dryers
• Prioritize safety and well-being of every animal and communicate with pet parents
• Educate pet parents on grooming maintenance and at-home care
• Maintain a clean, safe grooming area and sanitize tools and equipment

Skills

Attention to detail

Animal lovers

Communication skills

Grooming knowledge

Education

Pet Stylist Apprentice program

High-school diploma or GED preferred

Tools

Grooming instruments

Bathing system

Job description

Petco grooming career offers professional grooming for pets in a welcoming, pet-first environment. As a Pet Stylist, you perform bathing, drying, haircuts, and nail trimming with focus on safety and customer service. The role emphasizes expert grooming, breed knowledge, and client communication in a busy salon.

You will train under experienced staff, work with busy schedules including weekends, and contribute to growth with grooming standards and home-care advice.